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February 13
New e-prescribing tool aimed at skilled nursing, assisted living
It’s one of the more immediate issues in any given long-term care facility, yet can…
February 13
When a resident couple’s romance ends
Madeline (pseudonym) is in her 50s and has lived here for over a year. Yesterday,…
February 13
The promise and practice of telemedicine in long-term care
Some say telemedicine will play a critical role in the U.S. healthcare system’s progression and…
February 10
2012 is the year of technology for LTPAC
I am writing this blog while waiting to catch a plane after attending 2 weeks…
February 10
Salary survey: LTC directors of information technology
Information technology is on its way to becoming the hottest topic in long-term and post-acute…
February 9
How to maximize reimbursement in turbulent times
Skilled nursing facilities (SNFs) are experiencing monumental change. RUG-IV refinements have reoriented reimbursement for Medicare-covered…
February 9
Two sides of the elderspeak fence
Recently syndicated columnist “Dear Abby” printed a letter decrying the inappropriateness of addressing residents as…
February 8
A plea to new senior living developers: Budget for furniture!
I have been privy to recent interior design discussions that ask the question, "Do we…
February 8
A nursing home’s ‘secret’ to making list of ‘Best Nursing Homes’
U.S. News & World Report yesterday released its annual Best Nursing Home Ratings. Top ranked…
February 8
Helping families hold on to loved ones with Alzheimer’s
As most caregivers in LTC settings know, caring for residents with dementias is complex and…
February 6
Nursing care properties bound by consistency
Recently released data from NIC MAP shows a continuation of existing trends in nursing care…
February 6
Wandering residents and sleepless nights
I was sleeping soundly Monday night when Maria (pseudonym) pushed her wheelchair through my door.…
